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mondrian dress for 9 year old

by patcherk01

in 1960s,Children,Dresses

My 9 year old daughter has a 1960s day coming up at primary school next week and she wanted something special to wear. We had great fun designing and making a mondrian dress. I had to use a bit of artistic license adapting her design but we had loads of fun and made loads of [...]

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Butterick vintage 6582 1960s pattern

by patcherk01

in Vintage Sewing

I m new to Sew Retro but I have to admit I m a massive fan and have been for many years. I ve decided to dust my sewing machine off for Christmas and make myself a dress. I m such a lazy sewer – I ve got cupboards full of half finished projects! but [...]

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